How To Find Mountain Bike Friends

Mountain biking is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It is an activity that you can do with your family or friends, or on your own if you want some time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

There are many ways that you can find mountain bike friends. One way is social media – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are great places to start looking for people who share your interests in cycling. Another way is joining a local cycling club or event – these events often have rides for beginners as well as regular riders, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Where can I find a bike partner?

Cycle Touring Companions Facebook Group. Warm Showers Request Companions. Adventure Cycling Association Companions Wanted. CrazyGuyOnABike Companions Classifieds. CycleTouring.org.^[1]

How do you introduce someone on a mountain bike?

Equipment Check. Picking the Ride. Cover the Basics. Don’t preach. Set the Pace. Take a Break. Check yo’ self before they wreck themselves! Make Introductions.^[2]

Do mountain bikers use Strava?

By now most mountain bikers have tried Strava, and they often either love it or hate it. I personally really like using Strava to track my rides, but there are a few things Strava could do to improve the service for mountain bikers.^[3]

What is a riding buddy?

Having a buddy along for the ride will mean you have someone around to call for help if things go sideways. The buddy system is a great way to keep riders safer. Any time I plan to ride where I’ll be out in a remote area, I try to find someone to come with me.^[4]

How do I find a group to ride with?

Check Your Local Bike Shop. Getty Images. The first stop when hunting for a cycling squad should be your local bike shop. Get Social (Media) Getty Images. Show Up and Show Up Again. … Don’t Force It. Getty Images. Try Cyclocross. Getty Images.^[5]

What is the saying about riding a bicycle?

“You never have the wind with you — either it is against you or you’re having a good day.” “Life is like riding a bicycle – in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” “Don’t buy upgrades, ride up grades.” “You are one ride away from a good mood.”^[6]

How do you join a bike ride?

Talk to people. Talk to people in your friend circle and find out what they know about motorcycle riding clubs. Ask the mechanics. Keep an eye out for weekend morning rides. STEPS TO JOIN A MOTORCYCLE GROUP/CLUB. Know the requirements. Is there a fee? What are the benefits for members?^[7]

Is mountain biking hard to learn?

As a general rule mountain biking is easy to learn and hard to master. As a beginner you should focus on the essential skills first and be patient, it takes at least one or two years of riding to master the basic skills needed on trails.^[8]

What is Strava MTB?

In case you haven’t heard of it, Strava is a website/mobile app that allows you to share information about your mountain bike rides using GPS data collected during the ride.^[9]

How do I find MTB trails on Strava?

If you’re looking for trails in your area, there’s now a way to find trail-specific options in the app. Head to the Maps tab, then select: Hike, Trail Run, Walk, Mountain Bike or Gravel Ride. For each activity type, you’ll see networks of trails branching out from Start Points near you!^[10]

Where can I find motorcycle riding buddies?

The best places to find bike rideouts and meets are within groups on Facebook, single marque/model forums and on MeetUp.com. The latter is particularly good for finding local bike clubs – just search for ‘motorcycle’ and MeetUp will provide events within a local radius.^[11]

What is a social ride?

A social ride is a relaxed ride, ridden at a pace that suits all riders. Tell the ride organiser you are a newbie and check that they think the ride will suit you. Make sure your bike is in good working order. Having enough fitness to ride for an hour or two will usually be enough.^[12]